Name:
George Clinton “Cato” State Representation:
New York Political Standpoint:
Anti-Federalist, wrote the seven letters, which were published in the New York Journal Occupation:
Was in the British Army for the French and Indian War (lieutenant).
Studied Law
Became a clerk of Court and Common Pleas
First Governor of New York
Served as a General in the Revolutionary War
Vice President for Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Economic Background:
Followed an example of his father, Charles Clinton. His parents were Presbyterian immigrants who left Ireland in search of tolerance of religion. Grew up in Little Britain, New York. States Ratification and Debate:
Did not attend the Constitutional Convention, but was greatly opposed to it. He debated that the new Constitution had too many powers and resembled monarchy. But when the Bill of Rights came out he was a huge supporter. He also debated that the president could easily turn into a king.
Friends:
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Aaron Burr Foes:
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Works Cited:
"George Clinton (vice president) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 20 Sep. 2009 .
"George Clinton, vice president of the United States — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. — Infoplease.com. 20 Sep. 2009
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"U.S. Senate: Art & History Home > George Clinton, 4th Vice President (1805-1812)." U.S. Senate. 20 Sep. 2009
"US Vice - Presidents - George Clinton." Junto Society Home Page. 20 Sep. 2009 .
George Clinton “Cato”
State Representation:
New York
Political Standpoint:
Anti-Federalist, wrote the seven letters, which were published in the New York Journal
Occupation:
Was in the British Army for the French and Indian War (lieutenant).
Studied Law
Became a clerk of Court and Common Pleas
First Governor of New York
Served as a General in the Revolutionary War
Vice President for Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Economic Background:
Followed an example of his father, Charles Clinton. His parents were Presbyterian immigrants who left Ireland in search of tolerance of religion. Grew up in Little Britain, New York.
States Ratification and Debate:
Did not attend the Constitutional Convention, but was greatly opposed to it. He debated that the new Constitution had too many powers and resembled monarchy. But when the Bill of Rights came out he was a huge supporter. He also debated that the president could easily turn into a king.
Friends:
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Aaron Burr
Foes:
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Works Cited:
"George Clinton (vice president) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 20 Sep. 2009 .
"George Clinton, vice president of the United States — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free online reference, research & homework help. — Infoplease.com. 20 Sep. 2009
.
"U.S. Senate: Art & History Home > George Clinton, 4th Vice President (1805-1812)." U.S. Senate. 20 Sep. 2009
"US Vice - Presidents - George Clinton." Junto Society Home Page. 20 Sep. 2009 .